1971 BMW Touring vs. 1962 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 866 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1962 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | MK X |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
